Suspended Warri-Itakpe train service will resume Wednesday April 30 – NRC

Suspended Warri-Itakpe train service will resume Wednesday April 30 – NRC

 

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the suspended Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) will resume on Wednesday April 30.

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, said this in a statement made available to journalists on Monday evening in Lagos.

The statement signed by Acting Deputy Director, Public Relations of the NRC, Callistus Unyimadu, also disclosed that from May 1st, 2025, every Thursday would be devoted to track and rolling stock maintenance.

It quoted Opeifa as saying the suspension of the train service was to enable the management to improve on its operational capacity, redundancy and customer delivery.

He said passengers who previously opted for a ticket refund had been fully reimbursed while the train service was suspended.

He advised those who chose not to be refunded to revalidate their tickets for any preferred travel date through the corporation’s e-ticketing platform.

Part of the statement read, “The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) wishes to inform the public that following the suspension of Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) on April 10th 2025, due to technical and operational challenges – chief among them multiple engine failures- services will resume on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

“The NRC management, led by MD/CEO Dr. Kayode Opeifa, sincerely apologizes to passengers, stakeholders, and the general public for the disruption caused during the suspension.

“NRC engineers have worked diligently to rectify the issues, enhance operational capacity, and improve service delivery.

“Our esteemed passengers are required to kindly note that the WIT services will operate six days a week – Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Sunday. Starting May 1, 2025, Thursdays will be reserved for maintenance of track and rolling stock.

“Passengers who previously opted for tickets refund have been fully refunded. Those who chose not to be refunded can revalidate their tickets for any preferred travel day via our e-ticketing platform.

“For assistance, please contact our ticketing line at 0903 788 0657.

“We deeply regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate the patience, support and cooperation of our esteemed customers and stakeholders.

We assure you of enhanced and reliable servi

ce delivery.”